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Former Police Officers Found Guilty Of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights

Former Minneapolis police officers have been found guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights when they stood by as former police officer Derek Chauvin killed Floyd by holding his knee on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes
L-R Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane (mug shots)
Three former Minneapolis police officers have been found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights when they failed to intervene as former police officer Derek Chauvin killed Floyd by pressing his knee on his neck for more than nine minutes. Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng now face the possibility of life in prison. Continue reading “Former Police Officers Found Guilty Of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights”

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World Leaders Condemn Russian Attack On Ukraine Calling For ‘Heavy Sanctions’

After weeks of watching Russian forces amass at Ukraine’s borders on three sides, Russia has launched an invasion of the neighboring country with attacks in several major Ukraine cities including Kyiv, the nation’s capitol. Continue reading “World Leaders Condemn Russian Attack On Ukraine Calling For ‘Heavy Sanctions’”

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News Round-Up: February 23, 2022

Boy culture: The Series
A scene from Boy Culture: The Series
Some news items you might have missed: • Boy Culture: Boy Culture: The Series will make its ‘down under’ debut at the 2022 Mardi Gras Film Fest in Australia, and will also be featured at the premier LGBTQ film fest of London, BFI Flare. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 23, 2022”

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Supreme Court Will Hear Case Of Homophobe Refusing Services To Gays Who Never Asked For Them

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a website designer who wants to advertise she won't create wedding websites for same-sex couples.
The U.S. Supreme Court (2021)
The Supreme Court has said it will hear the case of a Colorado website designer, Lorie Smith, who wants to be able to tell same-sex couples she won’t create a wedding website for them because it offends her religious beliefs. Note – No same-sex couple has asked Smith to provide services to them. Continue reading “Supreme Court Will Hear Case Of Homophobe Refusing Services To Gays Who Never Asked For Them”

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Nightbirde, Who Wowed AGT Audiences, Dies At Age Of 31

 

Nightbirde wowed TV audiences on America's Got Talent singing about her cancer journey. The artist died on February 19 after a four year battle with cancer.
Nightbirde (Jane-Marczewski) wowed America’s Got Talent audiences
Nightbirde, real name Jane Marczewski, wowed America’s Got Talent audiences last summer with her original song “It’s Ok,” which the singer shared was about her ongoing cancer journey. The performance ended in a standing ovation and a ‘golden buzzer’ from Simon Cowell himself. Continue reading “Nightbirde, Who Wowed AGT Audiences, Dies At Age Of 31”

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GALECA LGBTQ Critics’ 2021 Dorian Award Film Nominations Announced

Adding some zest to the film awards season, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced its Dorian Award nominations for the best in movies, mainstream to LGBTQ.
Benedict Cumberbatch in THE POWER OF THE DOG. (photo: Kiristy Griffin/NETFLIX)

Adding some zest to the film awards season, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced its 2021 Dorian Award nominations for the best in movies, mainstream to LGBTQ. Continue reading “GALECA LGBTQ Critics’ 2021 Dorian Award Film Nominations Announced”